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Bill Kanengiser

10/28/18

@ tonebase Guitar

Sergio Assad's composition reflects the role of the artist in expressing feelings about the current international political environment through music, allowing for a nuanced exploration of complex issues without taking a definitive side.

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10/28/18

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Bill Kanengiser

10/28/18

@ tonebase Guitar

Sergio Assad's compositions often blend various cultural influences, showcasing a unique style that is not strictly tied to a specific genre or location.

Bill Kanengiser

10/28/18

@ tonebase Guitar

Sergio Assad immerses himself in the cultural context of his compositions, studying traditional music and instruments, such as the PIPA, to authentically capture their essence in his work.

Bill Kanengiser

10/28/18

@ tonebase Guitar

Sergio Assad's third movement, 'Berlin Wall', combines twelve-tone composition with Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy', reflecting on the historical significance of the Berlin Wall's fall.

Bill Kanengiser

10/28/18

@ tonebase Guitar

In the second movement titled 'Hadrian's Wall', Sergio Assad evokes the Roman essence with a sound reminiscent of a Ben Hur soundtrack, incorporating elements that imitate bagpipe music.

Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

The Assad brothers have significantly influenced the guitar ensemble realm and have brought a lot of new repertoire to the instrument.

Bill Kanengiser

10/28/18

@ tonebase Guitar

I commissioned Sergio Assad to write a piece titled 'The Walls' for solo guitar and guitar orchestra, which portrays four historic barriers: the Great Wall of China, Hadrian's Wall, the Berlin Wall, and the Israeli West Bank Barrier.

Bill Kanengiser

10/28/18

@ tonebase Guitar

The music of 'The Walls' allows for emotional expression and interpretation, creating a space for listeners to engage with the themes of division and unity without explicit political statements.

Scott Tennant

09/16/18

@ tonebase Guitar

Segovia was humble about his own compositions, often downplaying their significance compared to his arrangements.

Bill Kanengiser

10/28/18

@ tonebase Guitar

The final movement, 'No More Walls', expresses a hopeful message against division, incorporating Mexican folk music and a performance aspect where orchestra members form a human wall.